CX Institutional Acquires 4,939 Shares of Intel Corporation $INTC

Key Points

• CX Institutional increased its Intel holdings by 21.3% in the third quarter, purchasing 4,939 additional shares for a total position of 28,142 shares valued at approximately $3.38 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 64.53% of Intel.
• Wall Street’s consensus rating remains “Hold,” with one Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 26 Hold and three Sell ratings; the average price target is $108.49.
• Intel reported quarterly EPS of $0.42 and revenue of $16.13 billion, beating estimates, while its stock faces execution and valuation risks tied to heavy foundry investment and strong competition from companies such as TSMC.

CX Institutional lifted its holdings in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 21.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 28,142 shares of the chip maker's stock after buying an additional 4,939 shares during the quarter. CX Institutional's holdings in Intel were worth $3,384,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Financially Speaking Inc grew its position in shares of Intel by 69.2% during the fourth quarter. Financially Speaking Inc now owns 682 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 279 shares during the last quarter. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in Intel in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in Intel during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Glynn Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Intel during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Knuff & Co LLC acquired a new position in Intel during the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. 64.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Intel in a report on Monday, September 21st. Seaport Research Partners reissued a "buy" rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Intel in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Daiwa Securities Group downgraded shares of Intel from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Pivotal Research initiated coverage on shares of Intel in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. Finally, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on shares of Intel in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $110.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $108.49.

Trending Headlines about Intel

Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor-sector momentum: Intel was included in a broader premarket rally among AI-chip stocks, as expectations for continued AI-related spending support demand for processors, data-center products and manufacturing capacity. Why Are AI Chip Stocks Intel, Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD Rising in Premarket Today, October 2?
• Positive Sentiment: Foundry and Arizona expansion optimism: Reports of potential partnerships involving Intel’s Arizona facilities, together with commentary that foundry revenue has grown, are reinforcing the turnaround narrative and the company’s U.S.-based manufacturing strategy. Intel Stock Jumps 4% On Arizona Factory Buzz
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum remains favorable: A market analysis says Intel’s long-term breakout and double-bottom reversal remain intact, potentially setting up another advance toward new highs. Intel Corporation Price Forecast: Bullish Breakout Sets Up Another Major Advance
• Neutral Sentiment: Government relationship adds visibility but uncertainty: Reports that the U.S. government could consider equity stakes in AI companies modeled on its Intel investment highlight Intel’s strategic importance, but do not represent a new financial commitment to Intel. Trump Reportedly Says Government Might Take a Stake in OpenAI and Anthropic
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy investment raises execution risk: Intel plans to spend more than $20 billion on plants and equipment in 2026, exceeding the $14.9 billion of operating cash generated over the latest 12 months. Investors need evidence that new fabs will generate attractive returns. Is Intel Stock Too Dependent On One Big Bet?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and competitive concerns: Intel’s large recent rally has increased the risk that favorable AI and foundry expectations are already reflected in the stock. Analysts continue to point to TSMC’s stronger margins and manufacturing leadership, while Intel still faces margin, China and execution risks. Intel Surges 222% in a Year: Should Investors Join the Bandwagon?

Intel Stock Down 0.6%

Intel stock opened at $119.33 on Friday. Intel Corporation has a twelve month low of $32.89 and a twelve month high of $142.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.60. The firm has a market cap of $601.90 billion, a PE ratio of -56.55, a P/E/G ratio of 12.81 and a beta of 2.22. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $100.94 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $97.16.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The chip maker reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $16.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $14.43 billion. Intel had a negative net margin of 19.79% and a positive return on equity of 2.62%. Intel's revenue was up 25.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($0.10) EPS. Intel has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Intel Corporation will post 1.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intel

In other news, CEO Lip Bu Tan acquired 105,263 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $95.00 per share, for a total transaction of $9,999,985.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 1,314,669 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $124,893,555. This represents a 8.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.05% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Intel

Intel Corporation NASDAQ: INTC is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computing and connectivity products. Its portfolio includes central processing units (CPUs), graphics and accelerator products, chipsets, networking components, and other semiconductor solutions used in personal computers, servers, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence systems, and embedded applications.

The company serves a broad range of customers, including original equipment manufacturers, cloud service providers, enterprise businesses, telecommunications companies, government organizations, and other technology firms.

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